"Stella Parker, come out for a moment."
At the door of Class 2, Senior 3, a middle - aged man leaned half of his body in. His temples were slightly gray, and his face was solemn, exuding a sense of authority.
"What does the vice - principal want with Stella Parker?"
Pozz took a glance, then immediately lowered his head and whispered, "I heard that Stella Parker's grandfather is a War - Lord. He's had a great haul in the Abyss Plane recently and has a shot at breaking through to become a War God!"
A family with a War - Lord and a family with a War God are worlds apart!
Pozz analyzed earnestly, "Stella Parker is the direct granddaughter of that War - Lord. He dotes on her so much. He'd prepared a ton of resources for her, enough to at least push her to the War - King rank. But who knew she ended up awakening an F - rank talent...."
Kai Blake shot Pozz a look and said, a bit exasperated, "Why do you keep tabs on all this gossip every day?"
"Kai, you just don't get it. You know my situation. I'm not exactly the apple of anyone's eye. I've got a long, tough road ahead!"
Pozz interlaced his hands behind his head, hooked the bottom of the desk with his toes, and leaned back, saying with a tinge of resignation, "For me, getting into a Martial Arts University would be the best - case scenario. Once I'm ranked as a battle - soldier, I'll have a worry - free life. I'm not into all that fighting and brawling. If things don't work out, I'll try to land a job at the Trading Hall in Heaven and Earth."
Pozz had awakened a C - rank talent, which wasn't great, and he didn't have the chance for a second - awakening.
Kai Blake patted him on the shoulder, not saying much.
Outside the classroom, the vice - principal's expression softened considerably. He no longer looked as weather - beaten as before, but rather amiable.
"Stella Parker, don't stress out. Talent isn't everything. There have been cases in our human race where someone with an F - rank talent became a War God!"
Stella Parker hung her head, biting her lips with her pearly teeth until they almost lost their color, remaining silent.
Indeed, there had been instances in the human race where someone with an F - rank talent had made a remarkable comeback.
However, Stella Parker was well - aware of the behind - the - scenes details. The person in question had their F - rank talent turn into an A - rank talent after a second - awakening, and that's when they shot to the top.
They didn't become a War God with an F - rank talent alone!
The saying "There are no useless talents, only useless users" is dead wrong!
For talents of the same type, an F - rank talent has an effect of 1%, a C - rank talent has 100%, and an A - rank talent has 1000%!
The vast gap between them can't be bridged by hard work alone!
Stella Parker didn't want to accept her fate, but she had to face the fact that she had an F - rank talent.
The vice - principal continued to comfort her gently, "Stella Parker, I'm an old friend of your grandfather. Before he left for the Abyss Plane this time, you were the one he was most worried about."
"At this point, we can only try to make amends. I've talked it over with your family. We'll help you open the [Tower of Eternity - Class Transfer Pool] once. The mage path might not be right for you."
When she heard the words "Class Transfer Pool", Stella Parker suddenly looked up. A faint glimmer appeared in her previously dull eyes.
Class transfer?
Extraterrestrial Summoner?
For some reason, the profession that Kai Blake had mentioned to her kept popping up in her mind.
Seeing Stella Parker's reaction, the vice - principal knew she was wavering and continued to persuade her, "The class - transfer pool we've prepared for you is special. There are quite a few special classes in it, and you might even get a shot at a hidden class! This is a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity. Miss it, and you'll regret it!"
Stella Parker knew very well how special the class - transfer pool was.
The Liu family, with a War - Lord at the helm, had far more resources than the average family. For an ordinary person, opening a class - transfer pool would cost at most 1000 gold coins!
This time, for Stella Parker's class transfer, they were splashing out. The special materials alone were worth over 10000 gold coins!
"Okay, Uncle. I'll do as you say."
Stella Parker agreed to go for the class transfer. The vice - principal visibly relaxed. They were all worried that Stella Parker would be stubborn and insist on being a mage, thus missing this sole chance to transfer classes.
If that happened, when Stella Parker's grandfather returned and found his precious granddaughter had become a complete write - off, no one would want to face the fury of a War - Lord!
Stella Parker asked, "Is [Extraterrestrial Summoner] an option in the class - transfer pool?"
"Should be?"
Vice - principal Zheng took out his phone and gave it a quick look.
"Yes, there is. But why do you ask? Extraterrestrial Summoner is a special class, but it's rather weak. You only get one chance to transfer classes. Don't waste it on this option."
Vice - principal Zheng led the way, while reminding Stella Parker, "Try to pick a support class. Even being a forger would work! Then your family can find a master forger to be your teacher. You'll have a bright future...."
Vice - principal Zheng's words went in one ear and out the other for Stella Parker.
Her mind was filled with [Extraterrestrial Summoner], and she couldn't resist the urge to choose this profession.
"That Kai Blake, why couldn't he be more straightforward? It's driving me crazy!"
Stella Parker was fuming inwardly.
She knew full well that she had to transfer classes. Her F - rank talent didn't gel with being a mage, and continuing down this path would lead to a dead - end.
However, Extraterrestrial Summoner, as an unpopular and weak special class, wasn't much better off!
If she followed the vice - principal's and her family's arrangements, Stella Parker's future might not be smooth sailing, but it wouldn't be too bumpy either.
She could smoothly get into a university, apprentice herself to a renowned master, build up her seniority in some unimportant positions, get married, have kids.....
Scenes of her entire life flashed before Stella Parker's eyes like a movie.
Was this the life she wanted?
She could see the end of her life at a glance, and she could even picture exactly how her tombstone would be inscribed.
Stella Parker seemed to see a tombstone that looked magnificent on the outside but was rotten on the inside, with a small line of words on it:
Here lies a woman named Stella Parker. She lived once, but died the day she awakened her talent at 18.
No, this wasn't what Stella Parker wanted!
"Stella, Stella."
Principal Zheng stopped and noticed that Stella Parker was a bit distracted. He called her softly twice.
"We're here."
"Oh, oh."
Stella Parker snapped back to reality. Before she knew it, they had arrived outside a classroom.
"Go inside, activate the Tower of Eternity mark, and you'll enter the class - transfer pool."
The vice - principal repeated, "Remember what I told you earlier. Choose a hidden or special support class!"
"Got it."
Stella Parker pushed the door open. Her fingers trembled slightly as they touched the wooden door.
Could this be the moment that would change her fate?
Stella Parker didn't know.
Even the option of [Extraterrestrial Summoner] was just a profession casually mentioned by a classmate.
"Putting my hopes on something like this, I must be out of my mind."
Stella Parker scoffed at herself. "But do I have any other choice?"
She activated the Tower of Eternity mark and entered the class - transfer pool. Many precious hidden classes appeared before her.
However, Stella Parker's eyes skipped over these options and fixed on an unassuming profession in the corner.
Extraterrestrial Summoner!
"It's now or never!"
Stella Parker took a deep breath to steel herself.
"If I make the wrong choice, I'll go back and make Kai Blake pay. At the very least, he has to treat me to a meal!"
After getting herself together, Stella Parker took a step forward and made her final decision.
Class transfer - Extraterrestrial Summoner!
A pale - gold glow enveloped Stella Parker. Before she could react, a pleasant notification sounded in her ear.
"Class transfer successful. Extraterrestrial Summoner!"
"Triggered the conditions for the second - awakening of the talent. Talent second - awakening!"
"Second - awakening talent: S - rank, [Divine Aid]!"
"..."
Stella Parker's expression froze. Her beautiful face was like a statue, and her cherry - like mouth formed an "O" shape. She remained motionless for a long while.
Her vision blurred. Hot tears welled up silently, and waves of ecstasy washed over her heart!
Second - awakening?!
S - rank talent!!
She had actually achieved a second - awakening!!
The joy at this moment was indescribable. Her legs gave way, and Stella Parker slumped to the ground, bursting into tears.
At this moment, she had so many emotions pent up that she needed to release them.
The pressure from the F - rank talent, the whispering and pointing from those around her, the rumors behind her back, the pitying looks from her mother and the tears she secretly wiped away...
All of that was now in the past!
An F - rank talent evolving into an S - rank talent after a second - awakening? Who would believe such a story if she told it!
After some time, Stella Parker managed to pull herself up from the ground. She took a deep breath to calm herself down and started straightening her school uniform.
"Stay calm. I have to stay calm!"
Stella Parker told herself not to get carried away.
"Right now, everyone thinks I have an F - rank talent. No one knows about my second - awakening! This is my biggest secret!"
Stella Parker was very astute, far more mature than her peers.
One of her classmates had also awakened an F - rank talent. Today, he took a leave of absence. Word was, he had broken down and was causing a ruckus at home.
Stella Parker knew all too well that "An innocent man with a valuable possession can still be targeted."
"Look at Shurason. His suspected SSS - rank talent is highly confidential. No one knows Shurason's true identity! An S - rank talent can also attract bad guys. It's better to keep it under wraps...."
Stella Parker made up her mind not to disclose the news of her second - awakening of the talent!
She would work hard in secret and then surprise everyone!
And the legendary [Shurason] was Stella Parker's idol and the goal she was striving towards.
After making her decision, Stella Parker suddenly had an epiphany.
"Why did Kai Blake suddenly bring up Extraterrestrial Summoner to me?!"
If it weren't for Kai Blake, Stella Parker wouldn't have...
Stella Parker was so sharp - witted that she immediately thought, "Could Kai Blake know the conditions for my second - awakening of the talent?"
Just the thought of this made Stella Parker's heart skip a beat.
If that were really the case, it would be terrifying!
She had to get to the bottom of this with Kai Blake!
With that in mind, Stella Parker immediately activated the Tower of Eternity mark and returned to Blue Star.
She pushed the door open. The vice - principal, who had been waiting outside, asked eagerly, "So, what class did you choose?"
This time, the Parker family's visible expenses for opening the special class - transfer pool exceeded 30000 gold coins!
In fact, considering all the materials and favors, it was at least 60000 gold coins!
Even a War - King would need a few years to earn 60000 gold coins. It was no small sum.
If Stella Parker chose an ordinary class, it would be a huge waste!
Stella Parker tilted her head up slightly and said confidently, "Extraterrestrial Summoner."
"What?!"
The vice - principal almost choked on his breath and nearly blurted out an expletive.
What a waste!
But after all, this was his friend's beloved granddaughter, the apple of his friend's eye. The vice - principal didn't want to be too harsh, so he just waved his hand in resignation.
"Fine. You young people have your own ideas. Do as you please."
"Thank you, Uncle. Can I go back to the classroom now?"
"Go ahead, go ahead."
The vice - principal watched Stella Parker walk away and suddenly felt something was off.
"This little girl was so down in the dumps before. But after the class transfer, she seems like a whole new person.
"Could there be something more to it?"
The vice - principal kept this thought to himself and didn't pry further.
Everyone had their secrets, and Stella Parker had to forge her own path.
...
"Stella Parker's back!"
Pozz straightened up and exclaimed in surprise, "Kai, she looks really happy!"
"Hey, she's not going back to her seat. Why is she walking towards the back? Could she be coming our way?"
As the trouble - makers in Class 2, Senior 3, Pozz and Kai Blake were both seated in the last row.
To Pozz's amazement, Stella Parker actually walked straight towards them!
To be precise, she was walking towards Kai Blake!
Many students in the class noticed the commotion and turned their gazes over.
"Look, Stella Parker is going to the 'Ferocious One'!"
"What does Stella want? I heard the 'Ferocious One' broke someone's three legs last time!"
"People don't have three legs. Holy cow, you don't mean.... Whoa——"
Many students gasped. They felt a chill in their nether regions. For the sake of future generations, they'd better keep their distance from Kai Blake.
Stella Parker stood in front of Kai Blake's desk, looking at him with her beautiful eyes.
Kai Blake also noticed her and asked irritably, "What, you want to rob me of my good looks?"
"You!"
Stella Parker was momentarily speechless. She forgot what she was going to say and was so angry she almost stamped her feet.
Kai Blake always had a way of killing a conversation with one sentence.
Stella Parker took a deep breath and said, "Kai Blake... classmate, can I ask you a question?"
Kai Blake nodded. "Sure. I've already answered one of your questions."
Stella Parker:....
This conversation was going nowhere!
Stella Parker forced herself to be patient and didn't turn around and leave.
She had to get this question answered. Considering it might involve Kai Blake's secrets, Stella Parker had to bite the bullet and continue, "Can we talk outside?"
"Sure."
With that, Kai Blake got up, walked straight to the window, pushed it open, and then jumped out.
The classroom was on the first floor, so he had that confidence!
Of course, with Kai Blake's current physical condition, even if he jumped from a three - or five - story building, he wouldn't be hurt.
"What are you still standing there for? Didn't you want to talk outside?"
Kai Blake looked back at Stella Parker. Clearly, she was taken aback by his actions. She'd never seen anything like it.
Stella Parker gritted her teeth. In a rush, she actually mimicked Kai Blake and jumped out of the classroom through the window!
The whole classroom erupted instantly!!
"Damn, what am I seeing?"
"Is this the start of an elopement?"
"Quick, go get the dean. Someone's eloping by jumping out of the window!"
"..."
The students, always eager to stir up trouble, started cheering. The whole classroom became a hubbub of excitement.
Stella Parker didn't have the time to care about them. She just wanted to ask Kai Blake one question!
Standing outside the window, making sure no one could overhear their conversation, Stella Parker asked cautiously, "Kai Blake, why did you mention the class transfer to Extraterrestrial Summoner to me before?"
"What's the big deal? You're making such a fuss."
Kai Blake rolled his eyes and replied nonchalantly, "I searched on Zhihu. The top - rated answer for the most suitable class for an F - rank talent was Extraterrestrial Summoner."
As he spoke, Kai Blake even took out his phone, opened TikTok, and showed Stella Parker.
"Look, this question, [The most suitable class for an F - rank talent]...."
Stella Parker:???
This was completely different from what she had expected!
Kai Blake really didn't play by the rules!